Seattle – A second album – particularly following a critically acclaimed debut – can perhaps be one of the hardest aspects of an artist’s career. Many consider it a make-or-break point. As The Lone Bellow’s frontman Zach Williams told Best New Bands back in October, “The sophomore record is clutch.” Fortunately, The Lone Bellow’s upcoming
Chicago – The holidays tend to halt most tours, making it the perfect time of year for local bands to showcase their talents at larger venues. This was the case for The Way Down Wanderers Thursday night at Lincoln Hall, where the Chicago transplants put on a show for their latest release: a cassette tape!
Brooklyn – If yours is the sort of sensibility to be seduced by tell-all compositions that are both lush and sparse, Night Beds could well be your next sonic obsession. Though the band has delivered a torturously miniscule cannon of work since its first album surfaced one year ago, a newly released single, “Me, Liquor
Seattle – We’ve had our eyes on rising local musician, Kate Lynne Logan. She captures the spirit of the Pacific Northwest with her enchanting vocals and Americana style of guitar playing. She has the ability to produce alternative country music that appeals to listeners of folk, indie, and classic rock. Best New Bands had a
Seattle – Tractor Tavern recently opened its arms to indie rockers Kopecky Family Band. The Nashville six-piece filled the venue with warmth, clever interplay, and captivating musical talent in an evening that absolutely delighted the crowd. Kelsey Kopecky (vocals, keys, bass), Gabe Simon (vocals, guitar, horns), Steven Holmes (guitar), David Krohn (drums), Markus Midkiff (cello,
Seattle – It all started 10 years ago when Zach Williams’ young wife broke her neck in a horseback riding accident. Told by doctors that she would never walk again, Williams took to writing down his thoughts and emotions in a journal. However, after months of rehab at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, his wife
Nashville – A sophomore record two years in the making, Field Report’s Marigolden brings the listener along for the long and winding journey that make up the songs for this album. Field Report, an anagram of singer Chris Porterfield’s surname, holed up in a snowy cabin in Ontario last December to record. Heated by a
Nashville – The small upstairs venue of Cannery Row was packed wall to wall with weary yet enthusiastic attendees of Nashville’s Americana Music Festival by the time Parker Millsap took the stage for his 45-minute set at 10pm. Folks crowded the lobby downstairs to hear the young singer-songwriter, as the room itself was at capacity.
Los Angeles – Jamestown Revival are excited to announce the details of their upcoming North American tour this fall. The band are playing coast-to-coast in many major markets, including the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on November 10, the Double Door in Chicago on November 16, and the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco
New York – Field Report is excited to share forthcoming album Marigolden’s lead single – the Traveling Willburys-esque ”Home (Leave The Lights On)”. This surprisingly catchy radio single finds Porterfield grappling with his new life as a touring musician, hoping the home, wife, dog, and life he left behind in Milwaukee will still be there upon his return. “Leave the